"A Biographical Dictionary of Eminent Scotsmen" Robert Chambers : first published in 1835 at London.

"A Biographical Dictionary of Dark Age Britain: England, Scotland and Wales from C500-c1050" Ann Williams, Alfred Smyth, David Kirby : (June, 1991). Lists the people of note and influence in Britain between 500 AD to 1500 AD. It begins with the period of settlement of Britain in 600 AD and continues to give an account of successive battles and invasions in Britain.

"An inquiry into the genealogy and present state of ancient Scottish surnames: with the origin and descent of the Highland clans; and family of Buchanan." Buchanan, William, d. 1747 : 2d ed.? Edinburgh, Printed and sold by W. Auld, 1775.

"Chambers Scottish biographical dictionary" edited by Rosemary Goring and published at Edinburgh by Chambers in 1992 (468 pages).

"Clan Donald roll of honour, 1914-1918" : with short history of the clan from the time of Somerled until the extinction of the clan system after the rising of 1745. Glasgow : Clan Donald Roll of Honour Committee, 1931. 360 p.

"Dictionary of National Biography" published since 1885 and also on CD-ROM. The latest edition, the Oxford DNB published 2004 is available online. Searches are free, detail biographies can be obtained by paying, but many libraries have subscriptions which can often be used by library card holders from their home computers.

"Hand-list of personal papers from the muniments of the Earl of Crawford and Balcarres deposited in the John Rylands University Library of Manchester" John Rylands University Library of Manchester : Manchester : The Library, 1976. 1, 138 p.

"Census records for Scottish families : a survey of census and related records useful in tracing Scottish families at home and abroad" Johnson, Gordon : Aberdeen : Association of Scottish Family History Societies, 1990. 69 p.

"The Mackenzies of Ballone : revised and extended, and comprising a short treatise on the Tolme Sept., with a genealogical account of the Tolmies of Uiginish, Skye, from family and other documents and works" Mackenzie, Hector Hugh, b. 1867 : Inverness Scotland : Northern Chronicle Office, 1941. viii, 198 p. : ill.

"From McShenoig to McShannock : a family in three countries, as found in records from Scotland, Canada, U.S.A." McShannock, Robert H. (Robert Harry), 1920- : United States : R.H. McShannock, 1986 33 p.

"The heirs of Somerled : the historical origins of the MacDougalls and MacDonalds, 1100-1500 : an historical account of the career of Somerled, the Norse Slayer, who claimed the title of King of Argyll and King of the Isles, and of the first ten generations of his descendants, including their involvement in the creation of the country of Scotland" Millett, Stephen M., 1947- : 2nd rev. and enl. ed. Columbus, Ohio : Scottish Lore Press, c1990. v, 55 p. : geneal. tables, map.

"Genealogical memoirs of the family of Sir Walter Scott, Bart. of Abbotsford : with a reprint of his Memorials of the Haliburtons" Rogers, Charles, 1825-1890 : London : Printed for the Grampian Club, 1877. lxxii, 78 p. : ill.

"The book of Robert Burns : genealogical and historical memoirs of the poet, his associates, and those celebrated in his writings" Rogers, Charles, 1825-1890 : New York : AMS Press, 1977. 3 v.

"The St. Clare, St. Clair, Sinclair family : origins of the name and descendants of George Sinclair who immigrated to the United States from Scotland in 1823" Sinclair, Mary A. : 1st ed. Tuscaloosa, Ala. : UnSinc Pub. Co., 1991. xiii, 146, 14 leaves : ill., maps.

"The Stirlings of Cadder : an account of the original family of that name and of the family of the Stirlings of Drumpellier ..." Stirling, Thomas Willing : St. Andrews : W.C. Henderson & Son : University Press, 1933. ix, 117 p. : ill.

"Collins Tracing Scottish Ancestors" A.R. Bigwood : (February 2001) With an emphasis firmly on the practical, this handy little book is designed to be used as a reference guide while actually working in record offices and other repositories of genealogical information.

"Epitaphs and Images from Scottish Graveyards" Betty Willsher : (March 1997) This is an illustrated collection of epitaphs divided into sections, such as death, resurrection, the professions and trades, eulogies and epitaphs quaint and curious.

"Geneaologist's Guide to Discovering Your Scottish Ancestors, How to Find and Record Your Unique Heritage" Linda Jones, Paul Milner : (May 2002) This title features the records of an actual family to ilustrate how to use the resources available to genealogists.

"Scottish Clan and Family Names, Their Arms, Origins and Tartans" , Roddy Martine, Don Pottinger : (April 1992) A guide to the surnames of Scotland. Each entry covers the history, areas of family lands, castles and tartans (ancient and modern) associated with the powerful clans of the Highlands and the great families of the Lowlands.

"Scottish Forenames" Donald Whyte : (March 31, 2005) This is the most detailed book available on Scottish forenames, giving origins and meanings for hundreds of names. It also traces the changes in naming patterns over the years, documenting the effects of the Norman Conquest, the Reformation and Royal births, as well as the impact of film stars and sports heroes on the popularity of forenames in modern times.

"Scottish Roots, a Step-By-Step Guide for Ancestor-Hunters in Scotland and Elsewhere" Alwyn James : (April 1982) This work tells you how to tap into the fund of information that is available in Scotland in order to track down your Scottish ancestors.

"Scottish Surnames" David Dorward : (March 2003) With an estimated 90 million people of Scottish descent scattered around the globe, it's not surprising that there is a worldwide interest in Scottish family names. This handy volume is the ideal guide to the rich variety of names found in Scotland.

"Scottish Surnames" Donald Whyte : (May 2000) This revised and expanded edition includes data on over 220 families, the development of surnames, a reading list and a guide for beginners in search of ancestry and family history.

"The Book of Scottish Names" Iain Zaczek : (January 2001) The rich traditions of Scotland have given us some beautiful and evocative names. This gift book lists the most popular names for both boys and girls, giving their derivations, pronunciations, meanings and the legends associated with them.

"The Complete Idiot's Guide to Online Genealogy" McClure : (January, 2002) If you want to learn more about your family, now's the time to start. With the advent of the Internet, there's more information available than ever before, and it's easier to access now than in the good old days of musty libraries and records halls.

"The Genealogist's Internet" Peter Christian : (September, 2003) A comprehensive introduction and guide to researching British family history online. It details the major web-based sources of primary data available to family historians.

"The Surnames of Scotland" George F. Black : (1996) A book on the origin, meaning and history of Scottish surnames. The core of this work is a listing of over 8000 names, each with a concise history and cross-references.

"Tracing Your Scottish Ancestors (Pocket Guides to Family History)" Simon Fowler : (February 2001) Written by an expert geneaologist, this book guides beginners and experienced family historians alike through often complex historical records.

"Tracing Your Scottish Ancestors" : (October, 2003) The Official Guide Scottish Record Office. This is a reference tool for anyone tracing Scottish ancestors. It should provide an authoritative survey of the material held in the Scottish Record Office.

"Churches to Visit in Scotland 2004" John R. Hume : (October 2003) The 2004 edition of this superb guide features over 900 abbeys, cathedrals, churches and places of worship throughout Scotland from Haroldswick on Unst to Drummore in the Rhins of Galloway. With over 700 illustrations and compiled from information provided by the churches themselves, this is an essential travelling companion for anyone with an interest in Scotland, its churches, and their history.

"Cistercian Abbeys of Britain: Far from the Concourse of Men" David Robinson, Janet Burton, Nicola Coldstream, Glyn Coppack, Richard Fawcett : (September, 1998) The 86 sites include the beautiful ruins of Tintern, Fountains, Rievaulx and Melrose, as well as the home of Sir Francis Drake.

"Collins Guide to the Ruined Abbeys of England , Wales and Scotland" Henry Thorold (Photographer) : (July, 1993) This guide to monastic ruins in the British Isles looks at ruins that range from great buildings like Fountains Abbey and Rievaulx to the tiny fragments of obscurer priories.

"Historic Scotland: Book of Scottish Abbeys and Priories" Richard Fawcett : (May 1994) This book brings to life not only the most famous examples of Scottish abbeys, but also many lesser known foundations with the help of maps, plans, photographs and reconstructions, pointing out what can still be seen today.

"Safe Sanctuaries, Security and Defence in Anglo-Scottish Border Churches 1296-1603" Christopher Brooke : (September 2000) The fortified churches which form a feature of the borderlands between Scotland and England.

"Scotland's Stained Glass" Michael Donnelly : (October 1997) A very well-illustrated guide to Scottish stained glass artists beginning with the Victorian Gothic Revival and continuing up to the present day. The definitive book on this subject.

"Scottish Medieval Churches" Richard Fawcett : (July 2002) A superb book for lovers of early Scottish churches everywhere. Detailed and comprehensive, Richard Fawcett's book gives a fascinating insigh into the building and detailing of these wonderful buildings: or their remains.

"The Archaeology of Churches" Warwick Rodwell : (August 1, 2005) This unrivalled textbook explores the complex history of cathedrals and churches, showing how this can be revealed through the skills of the archaeologist. After 25 years this is still the standard textbook on church archaeology. Nothing comparable has ever been published.

"Clans and Tartans (Collins Gem) (January 2005)" : The histories of over 100 Scottish clans, together with full-colour illustrations of their tartans. This Collins Gem is being reissued in flexibinding, providing the durability of a hardback with the flexibility of a paperback.

"Clans and Tartans" Charles MacLean, David McAllister : (March, 1997) This book is a thumb-nail sketch of the origins of some leading Highland clans, which includes anecdotes from each of their histories. The text is accompanied by colour illustrations of each clan's tartan.

"Collins Clans and Tartans Map of Scotland (January 2005)" : One of the relaunched Collins Pictorial Map titles, illustrating Scotland's clans, tartans and family names. Over 140 clans are listed with illustrations of their tartans, cap badges and mottos, and plant badges.

"Scottish Clans and Tartans" Neil Grant : (March 2000) The origins of Scotland's clans and of their distinctive dress are wrapped in controversy. Yet their story can be traced back to the middle of the 5th Century and to Ireland where the Scots then lived.

"Scottish Clans and Tartans, Souvenir Guide" Alastair Cunningham : (June 2003) This entertaining guide to Scotland's clans and tartans describes the origins of the clans, their hierarchies and customs, and tells of notable clans, clan chiefs and the kings of Scots.